De'Von Achane vs RJ Harvey: Who Should You Start?
De'Von Achane and RJ Harvey are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Miami Dolphins running back averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025, a full 7.3 points per game ahead of RJ Harvey's 10.8 with the Denver Broncos. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.
De'Von Achane carries a 7.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. De'Von Achane caught 67 balls for 488 yards, and RJ Harvey hauled in 47 for 356. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 12 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
